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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000C TAHOE 2WD V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Service and Repair
STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable and the wiring harness from the starter.
4. Remove the starter mounting bolts and washers (with the shims, if equipped).
5. Remove the starter.
6. Note the position of the snap-on shield and then remove the shield as necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the starter mounting bolts and washers, through the starter to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the starter mounting bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
2. Install the wiring harness and the battery positive cable to the starter.
Tighten
- Tighten the battery cable to the solenoid to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the ignition switch wires to the solenoid to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
3. Install the snap-on starter shield as necessary. Ensure that the shield is aligned properly.
4. Remove the stands and lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable and the wiring harness from the starter.
4. Remove the starter mounting bolts and washers (with the shims, if equipped).
5. Remove the starter.
6. Note the position of the snap-on shield and then remove the shield as necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the starter mounting bolts and washers, through the starter to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the starter mounting bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
2. Install the wiring harness and the battery positive cable to the starter.
Tighten
- Tighten the battery cable to the solenoid to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the ignition switch wires to the solenoid to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
3. Install the snap-on starter shield as necessary. Ensure that the shield is aligned properly.
4. Remove the stands and lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.